Burglars Ransack Downtown Offices Friday Night
A busy but largely unsuccessful burglary spree hit downtown on Friday night with entries at multiple shops and offices on Howard Street. Safes were pried, desks rifled, and a small amount of cash taken from Motz Hall Hoff, while most sites yielded only scattered contents and broken locks. Medical: none.
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South Howard BE
BB. Titeler
A. A. Kopllnr
John Flower
Guth and Gibbons Insurance Office
Lso
Eee
Mots & Myers
Houth
A. C. Holloway
Flower & Koplin
Law and Insurance Office
Motz, Hall & Hoff
Corner Market
Howard Sts
Akron Y M C A Drive Appeals for 40000 Secret Pledge
Citizens' committee reports 26000 in subscriptions after months of effort and pleads for 40000 more within seven days to seal the Young Men's Christian Association project in Akron. The pledge card states subscription is binding only if 30000 is reached by the first of June, shaping the city’s future as a social-religious center.
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Citizens’ Committee
Akron
Borederton
Rhodenbaugh
Brown
Tabert Bittskeputar
Teacioty
Wilsall
Dre Ri & Brows
Clinton
Freight wreck halts city traffic after southbound train collision
A B&O extra freight train collided with three C&A cars left on a mini track near the city yard Friday afternoon, tearing away the engine and demolishing several cars. Engineer Hall and his fireman escaped with minor injuries as trains were diverted and traffic resumed by ten o'clock.
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H. ©. Hall
TR & C
Wheeling
Trafic
Fragments from Akron Divorces Spark Claims of Abuse
The petitions include Mrs. Wmily Davies accusing Geo R Davies of throwing coffee in her face and striking or choking her. She says they have not lived together and that he ordered her from their home. They married in 180. Ida A Connors sues Joseph Connors for non support. Geortie A Harrison granted divorce from Gerald Harrison for willful absence.
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Wmily Davies
Akron
Geo. R. Davies
Baya
Ida A. Connors
Joseph Connors
Tsi
Giortie A. Harrison
Gerald Harrison
Wealthy Boer Philip Meyer Visits Akron with Daughters
Wealthy and influential Boer Philip Meyer from Somer t District East Cape Colony visits Akron with daughters Mary and Eliza. He stays at 1128 Sherman with brother Wey en, avoids South Africa talk due to British restrictions, and fears US sympathy could threaten his party. Meyer owns a 17000 acre estate.
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Philip Meyer
Somert District
East Cape Colony
Mary
Eliza
Akron
Weyes Brotherman
Christian Grad
Sherman
Weyer
Permit proposal for street piano by city official dialogue
A fragmentary exchange shows a request to the Mayor and court on a Saturday morning for a street piano permit. The brief dialogue indicates consideration of a plan to allow playing in a public space, with uncertain details. The readable lines reveal officials debating approval and terms.
Akron Officials Grant Permit Amid Ragtime Fragments
Citizens' concerns were noted as city authorities, including the mayor and several officials, gathered at City Hall to hear a permit decision. The scene unfolded with fragmented ragtime atmosphere as the permit was approved.
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Akron
Mottinger Family Reunion Set for June 10
The Mottinger family will hold a reunion Tuesday June 10 at the home of Mrs Iva Hofftonun one mile east of Doylestown.
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Mottinger
Me. Iva. Hofftonun
Doylestown
Commencement Talk by Prof John Bascom at Buchtel College
Prof John Bascom of Williams College will address the graduating class of Buchtel College at commencement. Bascom is noted as a former president of the University of Wisconsin and famed for writings in octology psychology and ethics.
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Buchtel College
John Bascom
Willian College
Bascom
New England
University of Wisconsin
Veil Drawn On Washington Statue Unveiling Event
President Roosevelt joined French representatives to unveil the statue of Rochambeau in Washington. French and American crews saluted as banners flew and music played. The ceremony featured Brigadier Brugere, Admiral Mercembothererey, and Counts Mellerhymeau with prayers by Rev. Stafford. A crowd gathered early to witness the joint Franco American homage at Yorktown.
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Washington
United States
Marshal de Rochanbeau
America
Gaulois
Annapolis
Bronce Brothers Merins
Rooseven
Armtesader
J. Cambor Gienoril Brugere
Poms
Mellerhymbeau
Count de Lafayette
Pr. Btafford
Roosevelt
Countess de Pushen
Yorktown
Trout
Marie Band
Tickled Tales and Town News From Canton
Special Correspondent reports May events in Barberton and Canton. A man named Hilison causes a disturbance at a bake shop with whiskey, is arrested by a Canton officer, and faces the mayor. Also noted is the Liberty Clothing Co remodeling and a Liberty statue light display. Bids for sewer and street work in Lodgest and Major are opened by city commissioners.
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Barberton
May
Canton
Clyde Brown
Janis Wyrock
Tom Willson
Hilson
James Kyapy
Pitta
Ellisnu
Kapp
Bine
Kiikon
Hilison
Lodgest
Oty
Lord Pauncefote Dead in Washington Ambassade
Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador to the United States died at 5 80 this morning after a rapid decline in a weak heart condition. He was dean of the diplomatic corps in Washington and had a long career in imperial service with notable posts from Hong Kong to Washington. his death ends a prominent era of diplomatic service and a guarded transition among embassies.
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Washington
Lord Pauneefote
Hightile
Bmbanay
Ithetanie
Lord Pauncefote
Tings
Lord Paucefote
United States
Waxhington
Munich
Bavaria
Ventexo Widh
Hs Governmetal
Hong Kong
Wage Increases at The N O T Co
The N O T Co raised wages for first year workers by one cent an hour to six cents, with the new rates taking effect June 1. Earlier, older employees had seen increases to 19 and 20 cents. The company said the raises were voluntary, and the higher payroll will add about $10,000 annually.
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Manemeer Cure
Sameday
Outing Club Formed for Young Women at Akron
Members of the physical culture department promote a new 40 member outing club open to all young women. First Saturday afternoon meetings commence, with weekly rides hikes and excursions to historical Akron sites. Names may be left with secretary to join. committee includes Miksos Shaw, Lewis, Shoemiker, Louse, Spetcher, Looyet, Ravienun, Glover, Hoyd and Andrus.
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Chiptstian Nesoviation
Joe
Akron
Aly Young
Thle
Ells
Plevan
Association
Wionuis
Miksos Jitie Shaw
Tlleabet Lewis
Medd Shoemiker
Karen Louse
Minnie Spetcher
Kvat Looyet
Mabel Ravienun
Nellie Glover
Aithen Hoyd
May Andrus
Rankin Rules Out Loop Attempt at Fate Crown
James Rankin, local executive, stated on Saturday he will not attempt to loop the loop at the Fate Crown event. He indicated no plan to participate and suggested he will assist Mr Rankin instead.
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James Ryokin
Mr. Rankin
Akron delegates to state singer convention depart evening
Four delegates from Akron Tied estate will leave this evening for Point to attend the convention of the State Singer Association Sunday. The delegates are City Commissioner Seybold, Julius Kroffke, Albert Fette and Paul Linkert.
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Akron
Edat Point
State Singer Association
Seybold
Julius Kroffke
Albert Fette
Paul Linkert
Maggie Yemma to be sent to Catholic institution with baby
Maggie Yemma née Degregorio faced rent troubles ending as Dr. T F Malitz takes her in. She will be placed in a Catholic institution with her baby, after a police escort from Volloo headquarters to her home. She married Searatio Yemma about a year ago, who disappeared soon after and was ostracizing her.
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Maggie Yemma
Degregorio
Maggie
T. F. Malitz
Volloo
Searatio Yemma
Lakeside Opening Season With Opera And Free Concert
Lakeside casing opens Monday afternoon, featuring 14 weeks of light opera. Great Western band will play a free concert tomorrow afternoon, with regular car service and a six minute schedule. Sir Morey runs the dancing pavilion, Binet Gault handles refreshments, and a new Cox Office plus enlarged eltrace enhance the casino. Tickets are ten and twenty cents, can be reserved six days ahead, telephone orders accepted by opener with a guaranteed settlement.
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Lakeside
Harry Hawn
Lakeside Park
Great Western Band
Sir Morey
Binet Gault
Cox
Woman at Alliance jailed for arson attempt
Deputy Fire Inspector Henry W Hart arrested Mira Turhac Crluban on a charge of setting fire to a house to obtain insurance. Candles attached to oil soaked pine were found and part of the turni fage had been removed from the house.
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Alliance
Feiday
Henry W. Hart
Mira
Turhac Crluban
Funeral of E B Upham Pioneer Resident 80 at Chat Avin
The funeral of Mr. E. B. Upham father of Mr. W. A. Upham of the Upham House Co was held at Chatav in Halls on Wednesday afternoon. Upham was 80 years old and a well known pioneer in the area.
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EB. B. Upham
W. A. Upham
Upham House Co
Chatavin Halls
Miesday
Upham
Ten Delegates at Mogadore W C T Convention
Ten delegates attended the county convention at Mogadore on Tuesday. Delegates came from Akron and other parts of the county, with Henry Gates and his wife welcoming the attendees. The morning session was reportedly very successful.
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W. CT. V
Mogadore
Akran
Ars
Henry Gates
Mayor Gates
Mire
Uhlee
Montrose High School Principal to Be Hanged From a Tree
Professor Menton Hi. Janes, longtime Montrose High School principal and county superintendent, is reported to have died by hanging from a tree on the outskirts of the borough. Authorities cite temporary insanity as the presumed cause.
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Bigquehanns
Menton Hi. Jaines
Montrose High School
Iin
Janes
Ely
Downeylennia
Neopoly
Ihnna County
Peace Talks Reported Again in Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre Pa May 14 Peace talks were heard again as strike headquarters reported activity. President Mitchell was busy with personal affairs and did not indicate any consideration of the proposition or movement toward settlement of the strike.
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Wilkesharre
Mitchell
Bik
War ends hinted in South African peace talks
May 24. The South African peace developments are reported with officials saying the war is practically at an end though a formal announcement may wait. A government member notes every chance is being given to the Boers and their followers to pursue their goals before an official word is issued.
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Tandon
Associated Press
Ted
Goa
Two Men Die In Premature Blast Near Barberton
In Harberton on May 4 a premature explosion at the American Bower Pipe Co quarry near Barberton killed and seriously burned workers. Robert Bittaker 25 and Charles Bisler 27 died or were fatally injured after powder in a blast hole ignited. Brother David Bisler and nearby laborers were also burned. one man is recovering, another in critical condition.
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Harberton
Clay Bank
Barberton
American Bower Pipe Co
Robert Bittaker
Charles Bisler
Newton Bisler
David Thetaker
Om Bisler
Bittaker
Biller
Land
Moving the American Cereal Co. Office Without Hitch
The American Cereal Co. brick office building is being moved westward toward Canwist with no major issues. Contractor H Sheeler notes a shortage of good workers and a three week timeline to complete the move from Howard street to Canal street. The process lifting the building uses shous and saddles, with a steel rail track kept level to preserve the structure and keep utilities uninterrupted.
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American Cereal Co
Canwist
H. Sheeler
Rias
Howard St
Canal St
City backs penny drinking fountains plan
City commissioners support Mrs. Adamson’s water scheme offering penny drinks. Fountains cost 40 each with three placed at MIN and Prospectors corners upon request. Daily 400 pounds of ice needed. one worker would fetch water if pennies dwindle. a coin device may be added, though voluntary payment is preferred.
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Min and
Prospectors
Lee
Negroes May Rise In Revolt Against Lynching
Ferdinand Barnett a Chicago assistant states attorney warned at a colored indignation meeting that ten million Negroes could revolt against lynching. He cited 15 years with thousands shot or burned without trial, protesting the New Madrid Mo lynching of Louis F Wright, 22, and urging prosecution of participants.
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Chicago
Ferdinand Barnett
United States
Barnett
Hethel African Methodial Episcopal Church
Louis F. Wright
New Madrid
Wright
Howan
Wanda
Barberton Postmaster Sees Man Loom For Wall Carrier Job
In Barberton on May 24, Postmaster I J Davies scans applicants for wall carrier roles. He spots a man who seems likely to apply, while 15 to 20 other hopefuls already seek the positions. The exact number to be chosen is unclear.
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Barberton
I. J. Davies
Office Improvements and Unset Routes Delays
The postmaster has received no instructions from the government yet in aid to roll carriers examinations. Mr Davits has made improvements in the office by rearranging the delivery department and adding boxes, making it more convenient for the clerks.
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Davits
Weather Brief: Partly Cloudy Tonight and Sunny Tomorrow
The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies tonight with light winds. Tuesday should bring mostly sunny conditions with mild temperatures and light breezes, offering pleasant outdoor conditions across the region.
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Jtep
Mottinger Reunion
Prof
John Boscom
Buchtel
Liberty Clothing Co
South Oward At
Robli
Liberty
Rankin
Convention of State Singers
Catholic Charitable Institution
E. B. Upham
W. C. T. U Convention
Davies
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